Recap of the 5th Annual
ACEs Trauma Awareness
Symposium

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Essie B. and William Earl Glenn Foundation for Better Living, and the ACEs Awareness Foundation, we thank you for joining us on Thursday, April 18, 2024, for the 5th Annual Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Awareness Symposium.

Thank you again for your participation. We look forward to you joining us in 2025!

STRENGTHENING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN AMERICA

This event aims to bring together experts, policymakers, and advocates to explore the intersection of childhood trauma and reproductive health. Discover innovative strategies, research findings, and best practices to address the impact of adverse experiences on reproductive health outcomes. Together, we will delve into ways to empower individuals, families, and communities to build resilience and promote holistic well-being. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and collaborative efforts towards a healthier future for all.

Meet Our
Speakers & Moderators

Clyde Glenn, MD

Clyde Glenn, MD, is the tenth child born to the late Essie B and William Earl Glenn. Dr. Glenn serves as President of the Glenn Family Foundation. He is a 1985 honors graduate in Biology from Alcorn State University. He received his Doctorate of Medicine Degree in 1990 and completed his Residency in Psychiatry and Human Behavior at The Ohio State University Hospital Systems and Clinics in 1994.
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Monique Rainfor, MD, FACOG

Renowned Author, Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale University

Karen Sheffield-Abdullah, PhD, RN, CNM​

Assistant Professor, University of NC - Chapel Hill​

Yolandra Hancock, MD, MPH​​

Double board-certified pediatrician/obesity medicine specialist and public health expert, Generational Health Center​

Arletha Howard, DrPH

Director Healthy Start Program Tugaloo College

Jaleen Sims, MD​

OB/GYN Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center Mississippi State Dept. of Health

Jameta Barlow, Ph.D, MPH​

Assistant Professor & Maternal Health Activist George Washington University​

Courtney Mitchell, MD, PhD​

Maternal / Fetal Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center ​

Amy N. Swanson, MPA​

CCBHC Project Co-Director the 988 State Director for the Mississippi Department of Mental Health ​

Charlene Collier, MD, MPH​

VP of Clinical Programs, Cayaba Care

Jayne Morgan, MD​

Executive Director of Health and Community Education, Piedmont Healthcare Corporation

LaToya Mason Bolden, MD​

Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Brandon Black

Founder of Drawnversation

Sharrelle Barber, ScD, MPH

Director / Assistant Professor The Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements & Population Health Equity, Drexel University​

Chris Merriwether, MBA​

Chief Marketing Officer, Invictus Pharmacy​

Dana Carbo-Bryant, MD​

Chief Medical Officer of United Healthcare Community Plan of Mississippi​

Victoria Gholar, DNP, RN, PMH-BC​

Executive Director of Executive Master of Science in Population Health Management degree program. University of Mississippi Medical Center​

Jakevia Wheeler, MPH​

Chief Marketing Officer, Invictus Pharmacy​

Howard Glenn, MD

Treasurer of Essie B. and William Earl Glenn Foundation for Better Living​

OPENING PRAYER AND WELCOME

Chris Merriwether

Chief Marketing Officer, Invictus Pharmacy

Howard Glenn, DMD

Treasurer, Essie B. & William Earl Glenn Foundation for Better Living

PREGNANT WHILE BLACK

Monique Rainford, MD

Renowned Author Assistant Clinical Professor Yale University

EXPLORING THE INTERSECTIONS OF TRAUMA, MENTAL HEALTH, AND MOTHERHOOD

Jameta Barlow, PhD, MPH

Assistant Professor & Maternal Health Activist George Washington University

FROM TRAUMA TO TRIUMPH: NAVIGATING OUR CHILDREN THROUGH PAIN AND PANDEMICS TO PURPOSE AND PEACE

TheYolandra Hancock, MD, MPH

Double board-certified pediatrician/obesity medicine specialist and public health expert, Generational Health Center

MISSISSIPPI MORTALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE (MMRC) STATUS OF MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY IN MISSISSIPPI

Panel Discussion

Courtney Mitchell, MD, PhD

Maternal/Fetal Medicine Physician and Asst. Professor, University of MS Medical Cente

Arletha Howard, DrPH, RN

Director, Healthy Start Program  Tougaloo College

Charlene Collier, MD, MPH

VP of Clinical Programs Cayaba Care and CEO CommonSense Childbirth

LaToya Mason-Bolden, MD

Professor of Anesthesiology University of Mississippi Medical Center

BLACK PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH: WHO’S TALKING AND WHO’S NOT

Karen Sheffield-Abdullah, PhD, RN, CNM

Assistant Professor University of NC – Chapel Hill

ADDRESSING MATERNAL HEALTH ISSUES AND TRAUMA THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIPS

Amy N. Swanson, MPA

CCBHC Project Co-Director the 988 State Director for the Mississippi Department of Mental Health

CALL-TO-ACTION AND DRAWNVERSATION TAKEWAYS

BRANDON BLACK

Drawnversation

CLOSING AND THANK YOU

Howard Glenn, DMD

Treasurer, Essie B. & William Earl Glenn Foundation for Better Living

Helen Beady, PhD

Secretary, Board of Directors
Essie B. & William Earl Glenn Foundation for Better Living

Thank You for Watching!

We look forward to seeing you in 2025!

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